Temple (Original Mix) - Hamza Rahimtula
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Every once in a while, an artist pours in their heart & soul on a particular piece of musical literature to help it stand the fickle test of time. The next release on Wind Horse Records is as special to the label itself as it is to Hamza - a producer whose aural boundaries have no end. The label's motivator and driving force decided to step up to the plate with an LP that's been inspired by his travels to the mystical and spiritual land of the Ottomans. The 10-track offering has been created using samples/instruments that are unique to Turkey and reflect Hamza's artistic prowess to spin aural fables by weaving different tapestries made up of the fabrics of indigenous sounds.
'Temple' signals the penultimate track of the album that begins another organically derived drum arrangement with tight percussive arrangements. Staying true to its name, the hook for 'temple' comes from the Turkish flute yet again, giving it a majestic and mystical aura. The track builds up to the breakdown in the same vein where elements of spiritual instruments bring a higher degree of hypnotism to the track overall. The melancholic mood of the track also showcases Hamza's diverse and versatile range as a music producer.
Thus, by weaving Turkish musical inspirations and sounds with their Indian counterparts, Banjara Series (Turkey) LP by Hamza is certainly one of his most accomplished works.